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Child Counselor - Copy

06/11/2025
04/12/2025
$99,469.50 - $101,595.00
Contract - Part Time
Albany
Services
  • Join a values-driven organisation with great team culture
  • $99,469.50 +12% Super + Salary packaging
  • Part time max term (0.6) opportunity ending December 2026

Job Description

Reach further with us!

The Young Hearts service provides professional, confidential counselling, group support and community engagement to children and their non-violent primary care giver who have experienced or are experiencing family and domestic violence. As the Child Counsellor you will provide professional counselling service including assessments, counselling and group work for children who have been exposed to or are victims of family and domestic violence as well as their nonviolent primary care giver.

This is a part time (22.5 hours, 3 days per week), contract position until 31 December 2026 based in Albany. Days of work will be negotiated depending on office availability. 

Desired Skills and Experience

What you will bring

To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Counselling, Social Work, Psychology or related discipline
  • Counselling experience in working with children in a therapeutic setting utilising person centred, strength based and trauma informed approaches
  • Group work experience with children and/or adults
  • Skills in engaging clients from Aboriginal and other diverse cultural backgrounds
  • Exceptional interpersonal and rapport building skills 

The successful candidate must possess a current National Police Clearance valid within one year, a WA Working with Children Check and hold a WA Drivers Licence. 

A police record is not an automatic barrier to employment with us. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, and we review any disclosures on an individual basis, focusing on relevance to the role.

Impact and benefits

Sharing your knowledge, skills and experience, you will make an impact to the lives of young people and our communities across the state. 

In return for your drive and commitment, we provide the support of an inclusive and welcoming community which places people at the heart of all the work we do and encourages broad thinking, curiosity, creativity and best practice.

Also:-

  • $96,088 annual salary (pro- rata) plus super
  • Salary packaging of up to $15,900 (which equates to circa $4K after tax) plus additional salary packaging of up to $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses 
  • Additional 3 days leave per year over festive period
  • Work-life friendly working conditions

Why Join Us?

At Anglicare WA we are all about people, placing people at the heart of our work.  We are focused on strengths, believing in and amplifying the strength of people and communities.  We are fiercely inclusive, making sure everyone can belong. As trusted partners we are curious and creative, always looking for new ways to do better.  We are courageous and gutsy, tackling difficult issues, even when it’s hard.  

But don't take our word for it!  Explore our Story Feed and hear from our staff about what makes Anglicare WA such a great place to work!

Click here to view our amazing employee stories!

Apply Now!

If the opportunity excites you to develop your career in an organisation whose values align with yours then we want to hear from you.

To apply, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts attaching a current detailed resume and covering letter. 

For further information please contact Mahsa Anderson at Mahsa Anderson@anglicarewa.org.au

Child Safe: Anglicare WA is organisation committed to providing safe environments where children and young people feel valued, respected and are protected from abuse and harm.

Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

Uluru Statement from the Heart: Anglicare WA supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart and is committed to walking alongside First Nations people in a movement of the Australian people for a better future.

We are proud to have a dedicated Aboriginal Staff Engagement and Cultural Lead to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and employees throughout recruitment and employment, reflecting our commitment to being a culturally safe and supportive employer.

Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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